How to Use Independence Day in a Sentence

Independence Day

noun
  • As for her glam, the Independence Day actress rocked a side part and soft beach waves.
    Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 1 Dec. 2023
  • Due to the severity of the injury, Independence Day had to be sent to the city shelter for a mandatory three-day stray hold.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 10 July 2024
  • It’s set to be released on Independence Day, with the album being inspired by the events highlighted in the film.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 9 Jan. 2024
  • In 2021, Ben-Gvir returned to his old yeshiva for Independence Day.
    Ruth Margalit, The New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2023
  • That movie set box office records in its Independence Day opening weekend, per reports at the time.
    Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 29 Jan. 2024
  • With the stroke of DeWine’s pen on Independence Day, the foundation and 19 regional boards became immune from state bribery, ethics, or open records laws.
    Jack Shuler, The New Republic, 10 July 2023
  • Fittingly, Jeff was in the middle of shooting Independence Day: Resurgence when his son was born.
    Jessica Booth, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
  • The backdrop to this year’s Independence Day is a centuries-long fight for liberation for Black people that thousands of people have taken to the streets over the last month.
    Erin Corbett, refinery29.com, 2 July 2020
  • The annual fireworks show on Independence Day will be the final event of the days-long celebration.
    Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
  • One of the victims was a 7-year-old girl named Natalia Wallace, who was shot and killed while playing outside her grandmother’s house on Independence Day.
    Fox News, 8 July 2020
  • The government has also scaled back festivities for Independence Day in May in light of the mood and fearing public protests.
    Sam Mednick, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Apr. 2024
  • To stay one step ahead of the high demand—and higher prices—buy your Independence Day airfares three months in advance, according to Hopper’s data.
    Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2024
  • Peak grass pollen levels will likely occur around Independence Day, per the report.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 20 May 2024
  • Peak grass pollen levels will likely occur around Independence Day, per the report.
    The Enquirer, 22 Mar. 2024
  • The first family also spent the weekend leading into Independence Day at the retreat this year.
    USA TODAY, 19 Aug. 2023
  • The numbers are likely to be boosted as Aug. 15 is a public holiday in India for Independence Day.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Aug. 2023
  • And, as February nears, the restaurant is gearing up for Dominican Independence Day.
    Mari Pressley, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
  • To many, the timing of the march coinciding with India’s Independence Day was a stark reminder that the country’s women were still fighting for their freedoms and liberation.
    Astha Rajvanshi, TIME, 15 Aug. 2024
  • The donut chain is celebrating Independence Day for the whole month with free specialty donuts every Tuesday and free iced coffee every Friday.
    Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 9 July 2024
  • But advocates worry that selling bullets out of vending machines will lead to more shootings in the U.S., where gun violence killed at least 33 people on Independence Day alone.
    Kimberly Chandler, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 July 2024
  • Despite the internal strife over the judicial plan, which many here view as the most fundamental schism in the country since 1948, there are Israelis on both sides who say that there is also much to celebrate on Independence Day.
    Isabel Kershner, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2023
  • Before that, the move had already been speculated as Trump's visit to the state, his first since Independence Day in 2020, is unusual for a presidential campaign.
    Julia Johnson, Washington Examiner, 8 Sep. 2023
  • That was really fun with Independence Day, being a fighter pilot, kicking some ass.
    Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 10 June 2024
  • Many Americans take the week of July 4th off to extend their Independence Day celebrations.
    Christopher Murray, Fox News, 29 May 2024
  • Bob Dylan is among the Independence Day concert’s performers.
    Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2024
  • In a city known for dazzling aesthetics and questionable business practices, there was an Independence Day premiere that involved no fireworks.
    Ben Brasch, Washington Post, 9 July 2023
  • And in case you're all set on sandals and cover-ups, Independence Day sales are also a sneaky-good opportunity to pick up any leftover winter pieces while they're majorly discounted.
    Talia Abbas, Glamour, 1 July 2020
  • After the pandemic, the town founded the Firecracker Festival, for Independence Day.
    Justine McDaniel, Washington Post, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Rodriguez recently spent Independence Day with his girls and posted photos of the festivities.
    Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 28 July 2023
  • Celebrate Independence Day with patriotic pie recipes, star-shape scones, flag tarts, colorful Fourth of July milkshakes, fresh berry parfaits, and more.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024

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